Free Drinks For Life? Just Call Me Ben Stokes! Get free drinks for life at Market Place when you legally change your name to Ben Stokes

• Market Place Vauxhall is paying tribute to England Test captain this July 

• Free drinks for life* at Market Place Vauxhall for anyone who legally changes their name to Ben Stokes via Deed Poll between 31st July - 4th August

• One free drink between 31st July - 4th August for anyone named Ben Stokes, Ben Stoke, or anyone visiting from Stoke

To mark Test 5 of 5 between England and India (31st July - 4th August), Market Place Vauxhall is offering free drinks for life to any guest who legally changes their name by Deed Poll to Ben Stokes between 31st July - 4th August, the first day of the final Test - Howzat!

That’s right - anyone bold (and cricket-mad) enough to take on the iconic name will be rewarded with bottomless beverages for life at Market Place Vauxhall. But the celebrations don’t stop there…

Whether you're from Stoke, legally named Ben Stokes, or even Ben Stoke, head down to Market Place Vauxhall between 31st July - 4th August to be bowled over by a free drink on the house, no paperwork required. Just bring your ID (or a train ticket from Stoke) and raise a glass to one of England’s greatest all-rounders.

 Market Place Vauxhall, 6 South Lambeth Place, SW8 1SP

 31st July 2025 - 4th August 2025

 Free drinks for anyone legally named Ben Stokes / Ben Stoke / visiting from Stoke

 Free drinks for life to those who change their name by Deed Poll to Ben Stokes on 31st July

Holly Hilton, Marketing Director at Market Place Food Halls, said: “Market Place Food Hall Vauxhall is your go-to destination for live sports and unbeatable street food in London this July. Proudly showing Sky Sports and TNT Sports across all our venues, we’re celebrating the iconic England vs India Test series, a highlight of the cricket calendar by doing something truly unexpected for fans.

Ben Stokes is a national hero, and we’re rewarding those ready to go all-in for cricket with a vibrant space to watch every over, cheer every run, and toast every wicket and free drinks!

Whether you’re a die-hard cricket fan or just someone from Stoke who fancies a drink, Market Place is where London comes together for unbeatable vibes, mouth-watering street food, and ice-cold pints and air conditioning!”

So, whether you're here for the Test match atmosphere, looking to sample the best street food vendors in London, or just craving a summer pint with a side of sporting greatness, Market Place Vauxhall is the place to be.

Stumped? Don’t be. Just bring your ID or your Deed Poll documents and your cricket spirit.

T&Cs

1. Free drinks for life - Ben Stokes legal name change. How to claim: show your paperwork to a member of Market Place Food Hall Vauxhall management by the 4th August to claim. You will receive 1 free drink per week for 5 years (either a draft beer, cocktail or mocktail) valid at Market Place Vauxhall only.

2. Called Ben Stoke/Stokes? Or From Stoke? Claim your free drink between 31st July - 4th August by showing your ID to the MP events team holding placard signs around the cricket entrance to receive a Ben Stoke drinks voucher. Hand this to the Market Place Vauxhall bar to claim your drink.